Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Back Child-Support Pay in Texas

What's the back child-support pay in TX. Example, if the mother of my child shows up at my door step 5 years after the child is born, can she demand payment retroactive to when the child was born?


Asked on 4/16/02, 7:15 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
John Pfister, Jr. Pfister & Associates

Re: Back Child-Support Pay in Texas

In short, Yes. You, however, can receive credit for any support you provided the child already, if any. They Court doesnt have to grant retroactive support especially when the father did not know of the child.

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Answered on 4/17/02, 12:01 am
Gerald R. Yoakum The Practice of Gerald R. Yoakum, P.C. A Full Service Law Firm

Re: Back Child-Support Pay in Texas

There is no easy answer. The Courts can give the mother back child support if they feel it is justified. Call us if you need help and you are in the Houston area. 281-485-0990

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Answered on 4/22/02, 8:43 pm


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